The Take: ‘The US has Israel’s back.’ How far could the war spread?
1 year, 5 months ago

The Take: ‘The US has Israel’s back.’ How far could the war spread?

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US President Joe Biden has declared “rock-solid” support for Israel and its right to self-defence, American military ships and aircraft have been sent to Israel, and US positions in the region are also being bolstered. In Lebanon, Hezbollah has fired rockets across the border into Israel, while Iran has denied allegations of its involvement in Hamas’s attack. In this episode: Rami Khouri, distinguished public policy fellow at the American University of Beirut Episode credits: This episode was produced by Fahrinisa Campana, Miranda Lin and our host Malika Bilal. Alexandra Locke is The Take’s executive producer, and Ney Alvarez is Al Jazeera’s head of audio.

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The Take: Beyond Gaza – Israel’s military escalation in the West Bank
6 months, 3 weeks ago

The Take: Beyond Gaza – Israel’s military escalation in the West Bank

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Israeli soldiers are conducting a major assault in the occupied West Bank, targeting Jenin, Tulkarem and Far’a camp. Israel’s ongoing military operation in the occupied West Bank is the largest of its kind since 2002. It marks a significant escalation from the increased military assaults and settler violence that have already been seen since October 7. In this episode: Diana …

The Take: War at the doorstep – Everyday life in southern Lebanon
7 months, 1 week ago

The Take: War at the doorstep – Everyday life in southern Lebanon

Al Jazeera  

Living with the constant threat of war has deeply influenced both the region and its people. Farmers forced to leave their fields, children out of school, and white phosphorus devastating lives – all this hangs over life in southern Lebanon, where the ongoing threat of escalating tensions between Israel and Hezbollah has been a constant presence for decades. In this …

The Take: Gaza ceasefire proposal – the blame game
9 months, 1 week ago

The Take: Gaza ceasefire proposal – the blame game

Al Jazeera  

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken told Al Jazeera he blames Hamas for not agreeing on a ceasefire deal in Gaza. In an exclusive interview with Al Jazeera, US Secretary of State Antony Blinken blamed Hamas for the ceasefire deadlock in Gaza, stating Israel accepted the US proposal. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu promised to continue the war until Hamas is …

The Take: With no universities left in Gaza, student protests bring hope
10 months, 2 weeks ago

The Take: With no universities left in Gaza, student protests bring hope

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Student protests worldwide are resonating with Palestinians, who face the destruction of all universities in Gaza. Palestinian university presidents signed an open letter saying the protests serve as a “beacon of hope”. In this episode: Jehad Abusalim, executive director, The Jerusalem Fund Heigo Parsa, student, University of Toronto Jasmine Al-Rawi,, student, University of Sydney Sesek Duran, student, National Autonomous University …

The Take: As Gaza ceasefire negotiations heat up, Rafah’s invasion looms
10 months, 2 weeks ago

The Take: As Gaza ceasefire negotiations heat up, Rafah’s invasion looms

Al Jazeera  

The Israeli military called for people in Rafah, where 1.5 million people are sheltering, to evacuate. After Hamas announced agreeing to a ceasefire proposal, questions remain about Israel’s next steps in the war on Gaza. It has ordered thousands of Palestinians to flee Rafah, where more than one million displaced people have been sheltering, intensifying fears of a full-blown Israeli …

The Take: Behind Columbia University’s months of tension
11 months ago

The Take: Behind Columbia University’s months of tension

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Palestinian activists say their voices are silenced on college campuses like Columbia’s. Tensions have been mounting at Columbia University for months, even before the school called police to clear a Gaza solidarity encampment. In the first of a two-part series, The Take goes behind the protests at Columbia. In this episode: Asiya Ahmed, Senior producer, AJ+ Mohsen Mahdawi, Co-President, Columbia …

The Take: As missiles fly above, settler violence surges in the West Bank
11 months, 1 week ago

The Take: As missiles fly above, settler violence surges in the West Bank

Al Jazeera  

As the world watches Israel and Iran’s tit-for-tat attacks, Palestinians in the West Bank live another dim reality. While Palestinians in the occupied West Bank watched Iranian missiles flying overhead en route to Israeli targets, they also had to contend with a different kind of violence on the ground. The attacks are part of a wider escalation of violence Palestinians …

The Take: How Iran’s attack on Israel unfolded
11 months, 1 week ago

The Take: How Iran’s attack on Israel unfolded

Al Jazeera  

Iran launches a direct military attack in response to Israel’s strike on the Iranian consulate in Syria. Iran launched a direct attack on Israel on Saturday for the first time, firing more than 300 drones and missiles. In this episode: Dorsa Jabbari, Al Jazeera correspondent Hamdah Salhut, Al Jazeera correspondent Alex Gatopoulos, Al Jazeera defence editor Ali Harb, Al Jazeera …

The Take: UN Security Council votes for a Gaza ceasefire. Will it happen?
11 months, 3 weeks ago

The Take: UN Security Council votes for a Gaza ceasefire. Will it happen?

Al Jazeera  

The US changes its stance, allowing UN to pass a Gaza ceasefire resolution. The United Nations Security Council has demanded an immediate ceasefire between Israel and Hamas in Gaza. The Take looks into the politics of the vote, and whether or not it will change the reality on the ground in Gaza. In this episode: Anade Situma, Al Jazeera senior …

The Take: ‘An extreme act’ – Why Aaron Bushnell self-immolated for Gaza
1 year ago

The Take: ‘An extreme act’ – Why Aaron Bushnell self-immolated for Gaza

Al Jazeera  

Who was the 25-year-old who lit himself on fire outside the Israeli embassy in Washington, DC? Aaron Bushnell, a member of the US air force, set himself on fire in front of the Israeli embassy in Washington, DC, in an act of political protest against Israel’s war in Gaza. Bushnell livestreamed his death, saying he no longer wanted to be …

The Take: As Israel strikes Gaza’s Rafah, what can US diplomacy achieve?
1 year, 1 month ago

The Take: As Israel strikes Gaza’s Rafah, what can US diplomacy achieve?

Al Jazeera  

Antony Blinken arrived in the Middle East to seal a truce deal, but he leaves with Israel promising ‘total victory’. US Secretary of State Antony Blinken visited the Middle East this week for the fifth time since October 7. But by the end of his trip, Israel had stepped up attacks on Palestinians in southern Gaza, and Prime Minister Benjamin …

The Take – ‘Lost trust’: Gaza residents await ceasefire deal
1 year, 1 month ago

The Take – ‘Lost trust’: Gaza residents await ceasefire deal

Al Jazeera  

Officials from Qatar, Egypt, the United States and Israel are edging towards a deal with Hamas. But hopes for a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas rest on talks mediated by the United States, Egypt, and Qatar. From leaked audio with criticism of the negotiations to public statements of progress, the likelihood of a deal and relief for Gaza’s residents remains …

The Take: The forgotten Syrian earthquake survivors
1 year, 2 months ago

The Take: The forgotten Syrian earthquake survivors

Al Jazeera  

Northwest Syria struggles to recover from last year’s earthquakes amid continuing attacks and decreasing international aid. When two major earthquakes hit the Turkey-Syria border region on February 6, 2023, there was some hope that the catastrophe would bring renewed attention and aid to war-torn northwestern Syria. But almost a year later, those on the ground say the situation has only …

The Take: The discontent brewing in the Biden administration over Gaza
1 year, 2 months ago

The Take: The discontent brewing in the Biden administration over Gaza

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As US President Joe Biden doubles down on support for Israel, staffers feel frustrated. US President Joe Biden is facing dissent as Israel’s war on Gaza rages on and regional tensions escalate. The Take goes behind the scenes of the Biden administration, in which diplomatic staff privately say their expertise is being ignored, while a feud between two of the …

The Take: The Houthis’ grip on Red Sea trade
1 year, 2 months ago

The Take: The Houthis’ grip on Red Sea trade

Al Jazeera  

Yemen’s Houthi rebels continue their attacks in the Red Sea in solidarity with Palestinians. Yemen’s Houthi rebels have shown no sign of backing down with their attacks in the southern Red Sea on ships they say are linked to Israel. Despite warnings from the US, UK, and other countries, the Houthis promised to continue attacks in solidarity with Palestine and …

The Take: After Israel and Hamas extend their truce, what comes next?
1 year, 3 months ago

The Take: After Israel and Hamas extend their truce, what comes next?

Al Jazeera  

The humanitarian pause in Gaza will continue for two more days, but uncertainty looms. Israel and Hamas have largely followed the terms of their truce deal since it came into effect on Friday morning, including prisoner exchanges and the entry of humanitarian aid. In this episode: Youmna ElSayed, Al Jazeera Gaza Correspondent Rory Challands, Al Jazeera Correspondent Episode credits: This …

The Take: What can protests do to block military aid from the US to Israel?
1 year, 4 months ago

The Take: What can protests do to block military aid from the US to Israel?

Al Jazeera  

As the US proposes more funding for Israel’s war on Gaza, who is trying to hold up the weapons shipments? Activists in the United States got a tip that a US military cargo ship was transporting arms to Israel and tried to stop it. As US President Joe Biden proposes $14.3bn in aid to Israel, we hear from protesters putting …

The Take: Facing ‘total collapse,’ Gaza doctors fight to remain a lifeline
1 year, 5 months ago

The Take: Facing ‘total collapse,’ Gaza doctors fight to remain a lifeline

Al Jazeera  

Gaza’s hospitals are under immense stress as patients and doctors grapple with the unprecedented Israeli order for 1.1 million people to leave Northern Gaza – all during enormous bombardment. The scale of carnage would put any health system in the world under stress but the situation is more dire for Gaza’s hospitals, which have been deprived for more than a …

The Take: What media outlets get wrong on Israel and Palestine
1 year, 5 months ago

The Take: What media outlets get wrong on Israel and Palestine

Al Jazeera  

As the war on Gaza rages, we’re looking at how the media covers it, in conversation with three people in the United States, the United Kingdom and Canada, all with media experience in those countries. We discuss the struggles they’ve faced when it comes to accurate information and narratives on Palestine and Israel, and what has and has not changed …

The Take: As Israel unifies, Gaza pays the price
1 year, 5 months ago

The Take: As Israel unifies, Gaza pays the price

Al Jazeera  

Hamas’ offensive has united Israel’s government and put a stop to months-long opposition protests. It put a stop to weekly antigovernment protests that threatened to topple a government among the most radical in its history, and for Israelis, it has prompted grief, outrage, and an unrestrained military response. Now, Israel’s military is preparing a record 300,000 army reservists for a …

The Take: The shockwaves of the Hamas assault on Israel
1 year, 5 months ago

The Take: The shockwaves of the Hamas assault on Israel

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It is a date that is now history. Saturday’s Hamas attack sent shockwaves through Israel, Palestine and the world 50 years and one day after the October 1973 Arab-Israeli War that is etched into memory across the Middle East. We hear from Al Jazeera journalists in both Gaza and southern Israel about these unprecedented events. In this episode: Hoda Abdel …

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